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Derrick Eg Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ERECTOR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ERECTOR

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
230%6 A post or block at the foot of a derrick or crane
330%5 A derrick

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We think the answer is "ERECTOR" which means:

    noun
  • • A person who, or a device which erects.
  • • Any of several muscles that make parts of the body erect.
  • • An attachment to a microscope, telescope, etc. for making the image erect instead of inverted.
  • • A vehicle used to support a rocket for transportation and for placing the rocket in an upright position within a gantry scaffold.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The erector set came with various metal pieces that could be assembled into different structures."
  • • "The erector was responsible for overseeing the construction of the new skyscraper."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times01 May 1985 Down 9
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